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banquise côtière [2 records]

Record 1 2002-06-25

English

Subject field(s)
  • Glaciology
CONT

Coastal fast ice with an average thickness of 30-50 cm forms already at the beginning of December on calm bays in Labrador, northern Newfoundland ...

OBS

The term "fast ice" is more general.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Glaciologie
DEF

Forme de base de glace fixée, se présentant comme une couverture de glace compacte attachée au rivage et, dans les eaux peu profondes, attachée également au sol.

CONT

La banquise côtière se forme l'hiver à partir de la côte. Elle couvre 5 % de l'Arctique. Sa surface est lisse.

Spanish

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Record 2 1981-03-10

English

Subject field(s)
  • Glaciology

French

Domaine(s)
  • Glaciologie
OBS

Champ de glace de dérive à demi-emprisonné entre la banquette de glace littorale et la banquise du large.

Spanish

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